UNISA Postgraduate Diploma and Honors Bursaries 2025/2026

The University of South Africa (UNISA) is the largest university in the country, with over 400, 000 students taking courses from its colleges or affiliates. One of the primary objectives of the institution is to transform the landscape of South African education. This mission is accomplished by providing accessible academic opportunities to both local and … Read more

UNISA Merit Bursary 2025/2026

UNISA (The University of South Africa) is the biggest university in the country in terms of enrollment. Over 400, 000 students have enrolled for courses offered by its different colleges and affiliates. UNISA’s core businesses are education, research and community engagement. The institute strives to make a positive difference through the provision of academic opportunities … Read more

Nurturing Emerging Scholars Program 2025/2026

The Nurturing Emerging Scholars Program (NESP) is the brainchild of the Department of Higher Education and Training. The funds are committed to encouraging promising students to pursue a career in academics. The scholarship targets undergraduates in their final year, as well as students pursuing an Honors or Master’s degree. NESP works with multiple universities in … Read more

Rhodes University John Davidson Educational Trust Bursary 2025/2026

Postgraduate students interested to further pursue their studies in Commerce, Management, and Engineering at UCT can apply for financial assistance or the bursary offered by the John Davidson Educational Trust. These students can get funds either for specific grants for board and lodging, tuition, and other types of financial assistance or for overall assistance. Priority … Read more

SIOC-CDT Bursary 2025/2026

Sishen Iron Ore is a Pretoria based metal ore mining industry known for the supply of high-quality iron ore. It contributes to the steel industry because it attributes its source from the Kumba Iron Ore Company. The two work together in creating quality steel products used in ships, buildings, making automobiles, and creating locomotives. The … Read more

FirstRand International Postgraduate Scholarships 2025/2026

FirstRand International is a financial services firm in South Africa founded in the year 1998. The South African Reserve Bank licenses it, and its main headquarters is in Johannesburg. It currently has more than 40,000 staff members. The FirstRand group was initially established by merging RMB Holdings and the Anglo American Corporation of South Africa … Read more

Government increases aid to NSFAS students

Government increases aid to NSFAS students The Minister of Higher Education and Training Dr. Blade Nzimande recently presented some of government’s plans to provide financial support to students in 2025/2026. Students funded by the National Students Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) received special attention during the address as government reaffirmed its intentions to use NSFAS as … Read more

NSFAS applications open

NSFAS applications open  Applications for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) are now open for those who missed the deadline last year. Those hoping to study at public universities have until 20 January to apply for financial aid. For potential students of technical and vocational education and training(T-VET) colleges 14 February is D-Day. The … Read more

NSFAS expands access to higher education

NSFAS expands access to higher education Higher Education Minister Blade Nzimande says tremendous progress has been made in making higher education more accessible to the poor through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) over the years. The Minister was briefing media on Thursday, in Pretoria, on Higher Education and Training Sector’s state of readiness … Read more